Cassville Democrat

01/09/2025

COLUMN: 'The changing over to a new year always reminds me of the book title “Seeds of Time” by H. Harold Shamel that we have in the Barry County Museum bookstore.'

The changing over to a new year always reminds me of the book title “Seeds of Time” by H. Harold Shamel that we have in the Barry County Museum bookstore.

01/09/2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'I am much in favor of all of the waste reduction and fraud exposure that Trump, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy seem to be going after...But, I do not understand attacking daylight saving time.'

Dear Editor: I am much in favor of all of the waste reduction and fraud exposure that Trump, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy seem to be going after (I have researched and, depending on who you believe…

01/09/2025

PHOTOS: Two grand — Southwest players cross 1,000 career points https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/08/two-grand/

01/09/2025

Despite December sales tax distributions falling 3% below a year ago, reports from Barry County cities and county government entities showed widespread gains over 2023, though some reflected very small revenue increases.

Despite December sales tax distributions falling 3% below a year ago, reports from Barry County cities and county government entities showed widespread gains over 2023, though some reflected very…

01/09/2025

PHOTO: Local law enforcement takes oath https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/08/local-law-enforcement-takes-oath/

01/09/2025

WEATHER ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Barry County, with total snow accumulations between 4-6 inches expected from 5 p.m. Thursday to 6 p.m Friday.

01/08/2025

The City of Cassville will hold three consecutive public hearings on Tuesday to discuss the city’s submission of grant applications for three potential projects to improve infrastructure and enhance critical facility operations during and after disasters.

The City of Cassville, with assistance from the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments, will hold three consecutive public hearings on Tuesday to discuss the city’s submission of applications for…

01/08/2025

The Cassville Firefighter’s Auxiliary has announced the upcoming formation of its organization, dedicated to supporting the Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District and enhancing the safety and well being of the community.

The Cassville Firefighter’s Auxiliary has announce the upcoming formation of its organization, dedicated to supporting the Cassville Volunteer Fire Protection District and enhancing the safety and…

01/08/2025

It has been four years since the Cassville girls basketball team lifted the Southwest Girls Holiday Tournament trophy, and for the fourth time in the competition’s 11-year history, the Lady Wildcats are title-holders again. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/08/cassville-wins-southwest-tourney-for-first-time-since-2020/

01/08/2025

An Aurora man is facing a felony charge after allegedly fleeing authorities for nearly 30 minutes into McDonald County. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/08/man-charged-after-chase-into-mcdonald-county/

01/08/2025

A total of 15 teams participated in the Southwest hoops tournaments from Dec. 27-30, 2024, with one local team winning a title and another taking third. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/08/coaches-reflect-on-tourney-performances/

01/08/2025

PHOTOS: County elected officials sworn into positions https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/08/county-elected-officials-sworn-into-positions-2/

01/07/2025

HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Black Jack is a people loving boy who was found as a stray. His estimated date of birth is July 15, 2023, and his weight is 48 pounds. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/01/haven-of-the-ozarks-pet-of-the-week-30/

01/06/2025

THROUGH THE YEARS: 40 YEARS AGO — Table Rock Lake waters, reaching record levels, found only a group of ducks enjoying themselves near Eagle Rock Landing last week. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/01/through-the-years-jan-1/

01/06/2025

PHOTO: Table Rock Lake Community Foundation continues SKITS support https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/01/table-rock-lake-community-foundation-continues-skits-support/

01/03/2025

OBITUARY: Bill was employed as Chief Juvenile Officer for the 39th Judicial Circuit Court for several years from where he retired. He enjoyed working on the farm, gardening, working on cars, fixing fence, and raising Quarter Horses.

William Bert “Bill” Jines, age 86, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at his home. He was born February 20, 1938, in Perryton, Texas the son of J.W.

01/03/2025

OBITUARY: Linda was employed by Commerce Bank in Cassville as a loan assistant for several years from where she retired in 2014.

Linda Gail Moore, 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Granby House in Granby, Mo.

01/03/2025

Troutman Media LLC is expanding! Go like our new page for Monett Monthly and keep an eye out for a new publication set to be distributed in Monett!

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Hello, Monett!

A product of Troutman Media LLC, Monett Monthly is a free publication that will be distributed at local businesses the first week of each month. The January 2025 edition is scheduled to come out the week of Jan. 15, and each month following, we are planning to distribute on the first full week of the month. We aim for Monett Monthly to be 8-12 pages depending on advertising, and we also aim to distribute 1,000 copies each month.

Kyle and Jordan Troutman are the publishers, and staff include Sales Executive Sheila Harris, Reporter Jessica Breger and Sports Reporter Jared Lankford.

Monett Monthly will be dedicated solely to Monett, including city and school news, Monett school district sports, community events and more.

To place an ad in Monett Monthly, email [email protected].

To send news tips, event notifications or reach Publisher Kyle Troutman, email [email protected], or message this page.

More about Monett Monthly will be released soon, but for now, here is a prototype of the front page. A full list of distribution locations will be posted on this page once finalized.

We are looking forward to serving the Monett community with a publication worth picking up.